[This book] explores the story of Richard III and the tales that have been woven around the historic events; discusses his life and reign and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower; and assesses the original sources upon which much of the 'history' is based.-Dust jacket
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-254) and index
Early stories of Richard III -- Childhood and youth, 1452-71 -- Richard in the North, 1471-83 -- Usurpation and rebellion, 1483 -- Fate of the Princes -- Reign, 1483-5 -- Man -- Later stories of Richard III -- Appendix: Selected documents